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Classic Hummus

Name: Classic Hummus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup dried garbanzo beans or chickpeas; 1 medium onion, quartered; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups water; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup tahini; 4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; Assorted fresh vegetables

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + soaking Cook: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

2-1/2 cups

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023

We love hummus, and this version is really amazing. If you have a pressure cooker, this is an easy, tasty reason to pull it out! We pair hummus with fresh veggies for a meal or snack. —Monica and David Eichler, Lawrence, Kansas

Classic Hummus Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 cup dried garbanzo beans or chickpeas
1 medium onion, quartered
1 bay leaf
4 cups water
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions.
Drain and rinse the beans, discarding liquid. Transfer to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; add onion, bay leaf and water.
Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 12 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Drain mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Discard onion and bay leaf.
Place the beans, parsley, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add enough reserved cooking liquid to achieve desired consistency.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without vegetables): 139 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

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